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Round 3 Public Meeting Materials

Comment Period Closed - July 24, 2026

Thank you to those who participated in the third round of public meetings on June 9 - 11, 2026. The following materials were shared at the Virtual and In-Person Public Meetings.

Informational Boards & Handout:

  • Project History & Schedule
  • What We've Heard - Feedback from Round 2 Public Meetings
  • Environmental Boards & Resource Maps
  • Potential Bicycle/Pedestrian Connections Near the New DRB
  • Alternatives Information & Comparison of Impacts
  • Alternatives Maps - NPI & NSA
  • Bridge Type
  • Noise Study Process
  • Public Meeting Handout and Project Acronyms Sheet

View the Virtual Public Meeting Presentation below and the Virtual Public Meeting Q&A here.

Virtual Public Meeting Presentation

Engagement FAQs

Why is there a need for a new bridge?

The DRB is currently safe and operational. However, it was designed 70 years ago, and cannot meet needs to safely and efficiently serve the corridor’s transportation demands into the future.

The DRB Project represents a long-term infrastructure investment that will:

  • Address the bridge’s age and condition
  • Increase traffic capacity and mobility
  • Improve safety
  • Meet modern bridge design standards
  • Support the tens of thousands of commuters, travelers, and commercial vehicles that rely on the crossing every day

When will property impacts be identified?

While we won’t know final impacts until later in the design process, open communication and early coordination with property owners is a critical part of our process when we acquire property for construction projects. This often leads to more positive outcomes for everyone involved – including reduced uncertainty, minimized disruptions and better understanding of the available resources.

We work with homeowners as much as possible during this process, giving them support, resources and time to make informed decisions. The majority of right-of-way matters at the PA Turnpike are resolved amicably due to the fair market value appraisals and direct discussions with property owners.

How many homes will be taken?

Initial assessments of the PA Turnpike and NJTA’s recommended preferred alternative, North Partial Impact (NPI), identify 13 residential properties that may be affected by property acquisition.

Our goal is to minimize impacts wherever possible and reduce potential impacts throughout the study and design process. Importantly, the NPI alternative results in fewer residential impacts than the southern alternatives evaluated during the planning process.

Why were the Southern Alternatives dismissed?

Southern Alternatives have been removed from further consideration due to potential impacts to: 

  • More residential impacts  
  • Section 4(f) property including publicly owned parkland 
  • Historic resources 
  • State-listed threatened and endangered species 
  • Submerged aquatic vegetation and essential fish habitat 
  • The existing Amtrak substation and railroad facilities which would result in substantial increase in project cost and schedule delays 

Beyond the significant impacts on the local community, pursuing a southern alternative and relocating the Amtrak substation could cause a major disruption to one of the busiest rail corridors in the western hemisphere. This has both regional and national interests, with the potential to affect daily operations for a corridor that supports approximately 700,000 passenger trips each weekday. 

Please address consideration for traffic on local roads in the Project Area?

Local roads in the Project Area (both PA and NJ) will be considered during the design process. This consideration may involve obtaining traffic counts to determine trends over time, as well as determining if existing traffic conditions will be affected during construction. The Project Team will coordinate with local and County officials during this process. Projected Construction activities will conform to the state and local ordinances for access and noise restrictions.

Will noise studies be completed? Where will noise barriers be located?

Yes, preliminary noise studies will be completed as part of the SEIS process to provide anticipated traffic noise levels for the alternatives under study. Once an alternative is selected, additional noise studies will be conducted to determine whether noise abatement (for example, noise walls) is warranted and, if so, where it will be located.

Are there opportunities for biking and pedestrian improvements?

The DRB carries I-95, a limited-access highway that is part of the Interstate Highway System. Pedestrians and bicyclists are not permitted to operate on I-95 in either state. Further, cyclists and pedestrians are prohibited from operating on the PA Turnpike and NJ Turnpike. 

The Project Team has received input from the public regarding the desire to have a shared use path on the proposed Delaware River Bridge. So, the Project Team is currently evaluating the potential for a shared use path based on: 

  1. Review of Outstanding Issues identified as part of the 2003 Record of Decision. 
  2. Analysis of Transportation Demand through the establishment of a 5-mile radius study area, identification of essential services, and the identification of transportation options providing access to essential services, especially for those without a vehicle.   
  3. Additional considerations, such as recreational opportunities and potential trail improvements.

The Project Team will incorporate the evaluation and findings into the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) to support project decision-making.

Will tolls increase because of this project?

No. The owners do not raise tolls to specifically fund individual projects in their capital programs. 

Public Involvement Plan

Public involvement has been, and continues to be, a critical part of the Delaware River Bridge Project. There have been dozens of coordination meetings over the years, including public officials’ briefings, special interest group meetings, and public meetings.  

The goals for the public involvement plan during this phase of the project were identified by the public and stakeholders during an online survey launched in 2024.  Details may be found below along with documentation of the public meetings conducted to date. 
 
Public meetings/hearings will be held virtually and in-person in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Please join the mailing list today or go to the Contact Us page to request a meeting in your community.

Public Involvement Goals & Objectives

Inform and Engage the Community

  • Partner with local legislators, elected officials, and stakeholders to provide presentations, collect feedback, and prepare them with information and opportunities to assist with promotions.
  • Provide clear and concise information to the public regarding the environmental impacts to be addressed through the NEPA process.
  • Share and document how public input was considered in the decision-making process.

Provide Equal Access to the Planning Process

  • Provide equal access to public information and engagement opportunities in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
  • Reduce participation barriers, especially for historically underrepresented communities through grassroots outreach by using multiple communication channels including:
    • Traditional public meetings and virtual engagement opportunities
    • Website and web-based mapping and survey tools
    • Mobile phone-friendly engagement options
    • Pop-up meetings and tabling in low-income and minority communities
    • Translation services for products and events
    • Share the stage opportunities, as indicated through public requests
    • Promotions through local community partners that support low-income populations such as libraries, food distribution centers, churches, and grocery stores

Kick-Off Public Survey - Fall 2024

Public Survey Garners Over 1,280 Responses

Local residents, business owners, community leaders and commuters completed the first public survey and shared their interests and concerns regarding this critical regional project. This valuable feedback will be used to inform the project team early in the environmental study and preliminary engineering processes.   


Survey results show that top environmental interests include minimizing impacts to the local communities, the river, wetlands or streams, trails, the canal, and threatened and endangered species. Respondents also shared that bicycle and pedestrian connections are important community features to preserve and enhance.  

Feedback related to project updates identified email, the project website, direct mail, and social media posts from trusted community networks as preferred methods of communication. In addition, public surveys, public meetings (virtual and in-person), and community-based presentations are preferred opportunities for engagement. 

More detailed survey findings will be presented at a public meeting early this spring. Please join the mailing list for email alerts.  

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Introductory Public Meetings - March 2025

Over 300 people participated in the first round of public meetings in March 2025 through one of the following opportunities:

  • Virtual Public Meeting - March 12, 2025
  • Pennsylvania In-Person Open House - March 19, 2025
  • New Jersey In-Person Open House - March 20, 2025
  • Public Comment Period - March 12 - April 12, 2025

More than 50 comment forms were submitted during and following the public meeting series. Primary questions centered around:

  • Property and Community Impacts
  • Environmental Resources
  • Construction Timeline
  • Bicycle & Pedestrian Connections
  • Noise Mitigation
  • Traffic and Congestion on Local Roads

The project team is currently reviewing the feedback shared, making follow-up contacts as requested and addressing comments. The items shared at the meetings remain posted for public review.

Informational Boards

  • Project History & Description
  • Environmental Information
  • Traffic & Alternatives Process
  • Public Feedback & Future Involvement

Handouts

  • Public Survey Executive Summary
  • Historic Preservation (Section 106) Citizen Pamphlet

Preliminary Alternatives Public Meetings - October 2025

Thank you to all who attended and participated in the second round of public meetings. These meetings provided an opportunity for the public to view updates on the project and learn the results of the alternatives analysis, proposed alternatives to be studied in the SEIS, potential environmental impacts, future public involvement opportunities and next steps.

Over 200 people participated in the second round of public meetings in October 2025 through one of the following opportunities:

  • Virtual Public Meeting - October 14, 2025
  • Pennsylvania In-Person Open House - October 15, 2025
  • New Jersey In-Person Open House - October 16, 2025
  • Public Comment Period - October 14 - November 14, 2025

Informational Boards 

The following materials were shared at the Public Meetings:
  • Project Overview & Description
  • Environmental Information
  • Alternatives & Evaluation Matrix
  • Public Feedback & Schedule

Handout

  • In-Person Public Meeting Handout


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